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German chancellor keen on petrol and diesel sales ban

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German chancellor Angela Merkel is in favour of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel powered cars by 2030 or 2040, but her government isn't yet willing to set a firm date for the issue.
In an interview with SuperIllu, excerpts from which were released earlier this week, Merkel said, "I cannot name a precise year yet [for the petrol and diesel sales ban], but the approach is correct".

Government changes direction on private 'parallel' import plan

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Holden 'Dream Cruise' to celebrate Australian manufacturing on October 15

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Holden is calling on owners of all its Australian-built models to take part in its 'Dream Cruise' - scheduled for Sunday, October 15 - to celebrate local automotive manufacturing.
Announced this week, the Holden Dream Cruise is an opportunity for enthusiasts and the wider community to show off and experience the first and last cars built in Australia by Holden, led by the 1948 48/215 and 2017 VF II Commodore (pictured).

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Speedster and Shooting Brake revealed

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2018 Ford GT '67 Heritage Edition celebrates second GT40 Le Mans win

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The already uber-cool Ford GT supercar has just become a little cooler, with Ford announcing the arrival of a second new limited-edition model to be inspired by the US car maker's iconic Le Mans history.

2018 BMW M5 teased ahead of August 21 debut

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Siemens building 'eHighway' in Germany to charge electric trucks

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German conglomerate company Siemens has been tasked with building a 10-kilometre stretch of overhead contact lines on one of Germany's autobahns to allow trucks to temporarily drive on electric power only while also charging their batteries.

BMW M3, M4 to get new driveshaft due to emissions requirements

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Hyundai i30 N TCR racer debuts at the Nurburgring

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The upcoming 2018 Hyundai i30 N has spawned a racing version for the TCR international touring car championship, with the new track car displayed a the Nurburgring this week.
Joining several other TCR versions of popular hatchbacks, such as the Honda Civic, Kia cee'd and Volkswagen Golf, the i30 N TCR is hoped to launch on the racing car market in time for the 2018 season.